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'Lacked in every aspect' - Mohammed Kaif star rips into Shreyas Iyer and Co after 247-run hammering

India’s 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I at Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, left their bowling and fielding units under heavy scrutiny after the hosts were bowled out for 223 chasing a 247-run target. The loss, which tied the five-match series at 2-2, saw West Indies dominate from the start, with Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 50 balls—his second century of the series—exposing India’s inability to contain their opponents on a surface that favored precise bowling plans.

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticized the team’s execution, citing repeated over-rate issues, poor fielding, and a lack of tactical adaptability, particularly in failing to exploit the slow bouncer on a pitch that demanded it. The defeat also underscored deeper structural concerns, as even a potential series-clinching win in the decider would not address the persistent flaws in India’s bowling and fielding setup, according to Kaif’s assessment.

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